Script Guta 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, logos, retro, friendly, lively, casual, warm, handcrafted feel, nostalgic tone, display emphasis, approachable voice, rounded, brushed, slanted, looping, swashy.
A slanted, brush-like script with smooth, rounded terminals and compact proportions. Strokes keep a fairly even thickness with softened curves and occasional tapered joins, creating a steady rhythm across words. Letterforms lean forward with generous entry/exit strokes, and capitals show modest swashes and open counters that help them stand out without becoming overly ornate. Numerals and lowercase share the same flowing, handwritten construction, with slightly irregular widths that preserve an organic, penned texture.
Well suited to branding and logo work that needs a warm, handcrafted voice, as well as packaging, café/restaurant collateral, and poster headlines. It also works for short promotional phrases, pull quotes, and social graphics where a lively script texture is desired over strict formality.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, evoking a vintage sign-painting and mid-century handwritten feel. It reads as informal and inviting, with enough polish to feel deliberate rather than messy. The mild flourish in capitals adds a touch of charm and nostalgia.
The design appears intended to capture a confident, brush-pen script look with a nostalgic, sign-style flavor—balancing readability with expressive joins and gently swashed capitals for display-oriented typography.
Connectivity is implied through long leading and trailing strokes, but the forms remain clear and uncluttered, supporting word shapes at display sizes. The baseline feel is stable, and the curves are consistently rounded, giving the design a cohesive, friendly presence.